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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 920.13 and 522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 920.13 and 522.38 is: 782.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 920.13 = 522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/920.13 = 522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 920.13 × 522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 480,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,657.51/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.75

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